What size tyres do you have on currently and do you know what your rim size is on your existing wheels
Its an option to look at once the tyres have been changed + track pump bought to get the pressure right.If the tyres are holding the OP back then bigger chainrings will not speed them up much.I changed the chainset on my hybrid from 42/32/28 to 52/42/32. This tended to lean the bike towards a road bike and less of an MTB. I also incread the chain length. Top speed was drastically improved. Just a thought and hope it helps.
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What rear cassette do you run ? it might have been cheaper to change the rear cassette to a block with a smaller toothed small gear.
I have a hybrid if I change my wheels or put a thiner set of tyres on would it help me go quicker?
I have 700c wheels tyre are 35cWhat size tyres do you have on currently and do you know what your rim size is on your existing wheels
I think people want to know the width of your rims so they know how thin you can go on tyres, somewhere on the rim it might say something like 622-XX with the XX being the width of the metal rim i believeI have 700c wheels tyre are 35c
Its an option to look at once the tyres have been changed + track pump bought to get the pressure right.If the tyres are holding the OP back then bigger chainrings will not speed them up much.
Just a question..
What rear cassette do you run ? it might have been cheaper to change the rear cassette to a block with a smaller toothed small gear.
Sorry fossyant, I disagreeTyres would be the best bet and cheapest. Wheels won't make a huge difference on a hybrid, and gains are marginal on road bikes. Tyres are the best option, but you may have to compromise your riding/puncture protection. I.e. switching to lightweight slick tyres will almost rule out riding on trails/unsurfaced paths.
I think people want to know the width of your rims so they know how thin you can go on tyres, somewhere on the rim it might say something like 622-XX with the XX being the width of the metal rim i believe
It would also depend what surfaces you normally ride on, going much thinner would probably drastically limit your riding off roads (ie. trails, towpaths) if that matters.
How much of a real speed increase are we talking?Sorry fossyant, I disagree
Lighter and more aero wheels with good tyres will make a difference to a reasonable level hybrid. But you need to go to 23c or 25c tyres to get the weight and aero benefits. Hybrid wheels especially those for 35c tyres are built for durability. Even a humble pair of Aksiums and Michelin Pro-Race/Conti GP's with lightweight tubes will make the bike faster and feel more responsive.